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Oct 12, 2026 by Eric Volkman

Why Shopify Stock Popped by Nearly 5% Today

A researcher tracking the company raised its price target.

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Oct 12, 2026 by Eric Volkman

Why Carter's Stock Slipped Today

An analyst made a significant price target cut.

Oct 12, 2026 by Josh Kohn-Lindquist

Stock Market Today, Oct. 12: Chipotle Falls 4% as Starbucks Denies Takeover Bid

Today, Oct. 12, 2026, takeover speculation evaporated after Starbucks ruled out a deal, sending the fast-casual chain down 3.75%.

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Oct 12, 2026 by David Jagielski, CPA

These S&P 500 Stocks Are Down More Than 80% From Their All-Time Highs. Could They Be Good Contrarian Buys?

Going against the grain and buying stocks that are down big can involve risks, but it also may lead to terrific returns later on.

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Oct 12, 2026 by Danny Vena, CPA

Why Meta Platforms Stock Rallied Monday Morning

The social media company unveiled its Muse Wonder AI model.

Oct 12, 2026 by Anders Bylund

Costco Wholesale Stock Loses to 10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes on Yield. Here's Why It Wins on Everything Else.

The 10-year Treasury yield just hit 5.2%, dwarfing Costco's dividend. Here's why the warehouse retailer still looks like the better long-term buy.

Oct 12, 2026 by Brendan Coffey

Amer Sports Chief Strategy Officer Exercises Options to Acquire More than $7 Million Shares. Is This a Signal to Buy AS?

Victor Chen nearly tripled his direct holdings post-transaction to 434,855 shares, after selling 117,461 shares at $26.60 to cover exercise costs and taxes.

Oct 12, 2026 by Danny Vena, CPA

Starbucks Shuts Down Chipotle Takeover Rumors. Here’s What Investors Need to Know.

Rumors that swirled last week have finally been put to rest.

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Oct 12, 2026 by David Jagielski, CPA

McDonald's Is Between a Rock and a Hard Place. Here's Why the Sinking Fast Food Stock Could Still Go Lower

The company has been offering more promos and launching value meal options, and demand still hasn't been strong.

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Oct 12, 2026 by Will Ebiefung

2 Top Growth Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist Right Now

These businesses probably won't stay small forever.

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Oct 12, 2026 by Rick Munarriz

5 Reasons Disney Stock Can Double in 5 Years

From laggard to leader? The House of Mouse is ready to bounce back after a few years of uninspiring stock activity.

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Oct 12, 2026 by John Ballard

My Top Dividend Growth Stock to Buy in October and Hold Forever

This overlooked consumer staple is a rock-solid dividend grower built on brands people buy every day.

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Oct 12, 2026 by Matthew Benjamin

Chipotle Shares Are Soaring on News That Starbucks May Acquire It

It would be the largest-ever merger in the restaurant sector, though it's still far from certain that it will happen.

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Oct 12, 2026 by Jake Lerch

Chewy vs. Coupang: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Chewy trades at a fraction of Coupang's valuation multiple, but one faces Amazon's shadow while the other grapples with regulatory headwinds and a major data breach.

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Oct 12, 2026 by Lawrence Rothman, CFA

Own Clorox by Oct. 28 to Qualify for Its Next Dividend (Yielding 6%). Here's How Many Shares You'd Need for $5,000 in Yearly Dividends.

Clorox has an above-average dividend yield.

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Oct 12, 2026 by Jennifer Saibil

As Shoppers Trade Down, These 5 Brands Still Have Pricing Power

Great companies can charge more without curbing demand, like these five.

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Oct 11, 2026 by James Brumley

3 Monthly Dividend Stocks Yielding Over 5% Worth Owning Now

Income investors can have more of what they want -- and less of what they don't.

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Oct 11, 2026 by Bram Berkowitz

Greg Abel Has 12.5% of Berkshire Hathaway's Portfolio in 3 Consumer Stocks. Here's My Top Pick to Buy Now.

Abel only took over as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the beginning of this year.

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Oct 11, 2026 by Micah Zimmerman

5 Decades of Data Confirm Long-Term Dividend Investing Delivers Real Returns

Fifty years of market data says the same thing every time someone checks it: Dividend growers quietly beat the market with less drama along the way.

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Oct 11, 2026 by Micah Zimmerman

I'd Put $2,500 Into Each of These 4 Dividend Stocks and Delete the App

These four dividend stocks have earned something rare: the right to be bought, held, and genuinely forgotten about for a while.

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